Fort Lauderdale
Job Description Established restaurant in Weston, a high-energy, elegant Italian restaurant, is looking for a strong, practical experience Executive Chef to run the day-to-day operations. Hospitality first, elevated F&B, SOP & top-line focused, proven record of financial excellence in a standalone restaurant group. Passion for training and development. Taking also into consideration a seasoned Sous Chef ready for the next step in their career. Growth potential with an established Company. Primary Job Duties: • Oversee all culinary and operational functions to ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, service standards, and cleanliness across all production and service areas, • Maintain consistency of food quality and ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and local regulations, • Develop recipes, portion standards, and menus aligned with brand standards, customer preferences, and budget constraints; support plate presentation and special event/menu planning, • Manage, hire, train, and oversee performance of all department employees; identify training needs and implement effective programs, • Control food and beverage costs in line with company COGS goals while managing budgets, margins, and financial projections, • Oversee purchasing, inventory management, and receiving to ensure accuracy, cost efficiency, and proper stock levels, • Ensure employees are equipped with proper uniforms, tools, and resources to perform their roles effectively, • Assist in the execution of events, catering, and off-site functions, • Monitor equipment functionality, report malfunctions, and coordinate maintenance as needed, • Prepare operational reports, analyze performance trends, and provide recommendations for improvement, • Participate in management meetings to review operations, historical data, and forecasts, • Maintain required certifications (Food Manager, Alcohol) and ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and systems, • Utilize relevant systems and software, including POS, payroll, restaurant management tools, and MS Office, • Culinary Degree preferred; Minimum of three to five years of kitchen management experience required, preferably in high volume hotels or restaurants., • Bilingual preferred. English fluency required. Spanish/Italian preferred., • Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management skills., • Must have strong customer minded mentality for maintaining quality standards., • Must have strong team orientation., • Ability in delegating responsibilities and monitoring progress., • Great communication and leadership skills., • High level of standard in regard to quality control., • Travel required., • Prior experience training, purchasing, and managing budgets., • Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, payroll software, POS)., • Flexible and long hours required; required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the restaurant., • Availability to work all holidays, nights, and weekends. Benefits: • Salary $80k to $90k + bonus on sales and COGS., • Heath, dental, and vision insurance., • Paid time off accrual., • Discounted rate., • Life Insurance., • Growth Opportunity!